Magnitude 2,3 earthquake hits near Armenian-Georgian border

A magnitude 2,3 earthquake has hit near the Armenian-Georgian border, some 8km north-east of the village of Bavra, Armenian authorities have said.

The seismic protection agency said the quake was detected at 12:08, May 16, at a depth of 10km.  It was felt at an intensity of 2-3 on the MSK scale in several villages across Shirak province.